Posts Tagged ‘ Unions ’

So.. Michigan dues payers.. Hows it workin for you?

May 13, 2009
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You may have heard this, but Chrysler is bankrupt, and GM is soon to follow..  In fact, it could have all happened last year, and might well have served you better in the end. But nope, Your representatives stood by your side and conceded little if anything that would...

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So what about your representation?

May 8, 2009
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Several historic events are developing before our very eyes.  One of them is in regard to the failure of the automakers.  Michigan has had a strong industrial presence in the world partly based on our accessible waterways, and partly the enormity of the manufacture of automotive products as well...

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Finishing them off

February 25, 2009
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Imagine a day when Michigan based General Motors is a completely foreign firm. Don’t think it could happen?  Consider what the “CEO of the US” said last night.. “We’ll end the corporate tax breaks for companies shipping jobs overseas” You can take it to the next government owned bank...

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The Danger of Caucus… and Card Check..

December 3, 2008
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Everyone knows of a person who has a stronger determination, a healthier “Knowing” attitude about the details of life.  Often these folks will do great things for themselves, their families and ultimately their communities.  They are seemingly gifted with the confidence of will, and are not to be detracted...

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Privatizing the UAW or other unions to promote success!

November 18, 2008
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The unions, unlike private entities rely on government intervention for their survival.  For without government and the NLRB to protect it, the typical union would fold under the weight of the imposed mediocrity it provides.  Entrenched union leadership simply focusing on the numbers of Union members as well as...

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Inimicus pessimus meus ipsius sum (I am my own worst enemy)

November 16, 2008
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I’m not sure there is an active blog, news source, or TV/radio show anywhere, that hasn’t touched on the effects of automaker layoffs, bailouts, or expected bankruptcies.  Most will agree, that no matter the proposed solution, there will be winners and losers.. and again Michigan will be the recipient...

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Michigan Legislature Candidates and Michigan Government

October 22, 2008
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Michigan Legislature Candidates and Michigan Government

Last Week, three sets of candidates for house of representatives from Northern Michigan visited Traverse City in a forum designed to help us understand their vision of what needs to be done in Lansing to move Michigan back on to the right track.  I had considered questions and answers...

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